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Loyola Ramblers guard Marques Townes, center, celebrates with other Loyola men's basketball players after the team was selected to play in the NCAA Tournament during a selection show watch party at Gentile Arena Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Chicago.

Loyola Ramblers guard Marques Townes, center, celebrates with other Loyola men's basketball players after the team was selected to play in the NCAA Tournament during a selection show watch party at Gentile Arena Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Chicago. (Armando Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Illinois universities were almost shut out of the NCAA March Madness tournament this year. Power-conference teams like Illinois, Northwestern and DePaul all missed the big dance, while smaller state schools couldn’t sneak their way in. The one exception? Loyola University Chicago. Yes, it’s the...

St. Patrick’s Day festivities will take over the city this weekend, but it’s not alone: March Madness begins, Music Box celebrates Spielberg’s sci-fi and black burlesque pops up at Promontory. Dyeing to party St. Patrick’s Day might be Chicago’s favorite holiday, what with all the traditions, the...

Pounding green beers while watching the river dyeing or going on a pub crawl dressed as a leprechaun might be fun, but they're decidedly Chicago rather than Irish traditions for March 17. If you're looking for more authentic celebrations this St. Patrick's Day, avoid the downtown debauchery and...

Fans of John Cusack tend to be fans of the 2000 film “High Fidelity,” the Chicago-relocated adaptation of the Nick Hornsby novel about musical obsessives and romantic fools. The Stephen Frears-directed comedy handed Cusack one of his best roles. On May 4 at the Chicago Theatre, those fans should...

Back in the late 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, Chicagoans on the South Side gathered in alleyways to listen to live music, savor some barbecue and revel in each other’s company. DJs spun records, local and visiting jazz musicians took out their horns and the Sunday afternoon sessions brought neighborhoods...

A few weeks ago, we asked you to send all of your St. Patrick’s Day questions in preparation for the big day, and boy, did you all deliver. Here are all your St. Paddy’s Day questions and our best answers. Are you all planning to publish this as a FAQ of sorts? Would be helpful for Chicago newcomers....

From cocktails created by some of the best female bartenders in the city to shows featuring women and queer comedians, there are plenty of ways to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month this March. Emmy Noether trivia at Hotel EMC2 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 8 228 E. Ontario...

“Slime” is not something companies build their brand on, let alone an enduring one. Well, except Nickelodeon, which has been sliming folks of all ages for nearly 40 years, and, in 2018, is finding new ways to do so. Nickelodeon’s SlimeFest will come to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island...

Catch a benefit show from a lineup studded with local stars, hear some Oscar-winning tunes or check out something ambient or experimental. Friday, March 16 SaveMoneySaveLife Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-525-2501 Vic Mensa headlines a lineup that includes Jamila Woods and promised special...

Ask Anna is a sex column. Because of the nature of the topic, some columns contain language some readers may find graphic. Dear Anna, I have been in a relationship for about four months now, and I believe things are going great. We have sex almost every single time we see each other. Not just once,...

If you’re like me and still have at least seven movies to watch ahead of the 90th Academy Awards this Sunday (7 p.m. on ABC) you might want to get out of the house once the ceremony actually rolls around. Grab a few drinks, candy and popcorn, and get ready to enjoy the film festivities at one of...

The Polar Plunge is this weekend, and, if the weather forecast holds, it might not be so “polar” after all. This is perhaps the best-known plunge out of the city’s several trips into the frigid water, each of which typically raises money for charity. This weekend’s is the 18th of the Special Olympics-supporting...

Quick! Think of something interesting to say at dinner Friday night. If nothing’s coming to you, here are your conversation starters for the weekend. “The Hamilton Polka” “Hamilton” has inspired tributes by dozens of artists since Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical became a smash hit. The latest tribute...

Vacations are about getting away, but, let’s be honest: The concept of “getting away” has become increasingly difficult, whether you’re tethered to some type of electronic handheld or caught up in the demands of your job, or both. For those struggling with shutting it down, or just anyone who needs...

As if the West Loop wasn’t already stacked with things to do, Punch Bowl Social (310 N. Green St.) will open its doors in the Fulton Market District on March 10. The other PBS is a dining-drinking-gaming concept restaurant with locations nationwide — including one in Schaumburg — and this 30,000...

Ask Anna is a sex column. Because of the nature of the topic, some columns contain language some readers may find graphic. Dear Anna, WHAT SIZE OF A PENISE DO MOST WOMEN PREFER? —Anon. Dear Anon., The size where you’re not screaming at them about it! Because your question is so short (that’s not...

Last fall, the Museum of Contemporary Art and music website Pitchfork announced a series of talks with speakers including Solange, Vince Staples and Chance the Rapper, but Chance wound up having to re-schedule. Now, Chancelor Bennett’s date has been finalized, and it’s coming up quickly: The Chicago...

It’s all happening! From the resurgence of Rhye to Ty Dolla Sign taking over House of Blues, it’s a good week in Chicago’s music scene. Thursday, March 8 Rhye Thalia Hall 1807 S. Allport St. 312-526-3851 Once a duo, Rhye is now driven entirely by Canadian singer Michael Milosh, who returns with...

When it comes to getting into college, kids from higher-income families tend to have a big advantage. Their parents might have connections at universities. Their well-funded schools potentially better prepare them for important tests and likely have more counselors per student to help guide them...

St. Paddy’s arrives early on the South Side, International Women’s Day hits a West Loop hotel, plus a birthday party, mac ’n’ cheese and free yoga round out this weekend’s best bets in Chicago. Early holiday parade Now in its 40th year, the South Side Irish Parade is one of the city’s most well-known...

March Madness is a magical time. It feels like anything can happen, and it’s one of those few sporting events that everyone gets into — hell, even your grandma probably fills out a bracket. From filling it out based on mascot preferences to studying stats and game footage, there’s a massive range...

Remember “Coco”? The 2017 animated hit stole hearts, had adults weeping into their popcorn and dominated box offices by earning more than $732 million worldwide. With an all-Latino cast — a first for Disney/Pixar — “Coco” put Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos in the spotlight by telling the story...

Eat some mac’n’cheese and drink some beer, soak up some positive vibes or watch some men hit the mat in Chicago this weekend. Wrasslin’ road As the WWE calendar rounds into Wrestlemania season, its “Road to Wrestlemania” saga tours the country and puts on a live, non-televised show, so fans who...

Tucked between the crowded roadways and the towering skyline, the Chicago region is still lined with natural spaces if you know where to look. And for the past 55 years, the staff and volunteers at Openlands have been advocating for those pockets of greenery and water. The conservation group’s...

The season finale of “The Bachelor” has finally (and mercifully) arrived for this year’s installment of the reality TV competition, the 22nd (!) campaign for the show. Arie Luyendyk Jr., the spurned season-eighter and one-time fan favorite, has been this season’s eligible man. He’s been bad! The...

“Nine more seasons until I get that dipping Szechuan sauce. What is that? For 97 more years, Morty! I want that McNugget sauce, Morty.” Last summer, “Rick and Morty” invoked McDonald’s once-dormant Mulan Szechuan sauce in an episode, not just mentioning the sauce, but using it (semi-ironically)...

Update: We’ve answered lots of your questions! Click here to check them out. Original story: A river of green, parades and a very big race — these are a few of our favorite things about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. But what do you want to know? Where are the most authentic places to raise a pint?...

A former YouTube star, some of the biggest names in the rap game and a longstanding psychedelic duo make up a great week of Chicago concerts. Thursday, March 1 Gabrielle Aplin Bottom Lounge 1375 W. Lake St. 312-666-6775 U.K.-based singer Gabrielle Aplin first found herself in the public eye after...

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Flamenco dancing, coffee, beer, the Lunar New Year parade and Eve Ewing lead our list of what to do this weekend in the Windy City. Spanish dance festival begins Now in its 16th consecutive year, Chicago’s Flamenco Festival features four weekends of performances and activities celebrating the tradition...

Last summer, McDonald's announced that it would be bringing back Szechuan Sauce, a promotional condiment from the 1998 release of Disney film Mulan that had more recently become a cult item among fans of the cartoon Rick and Morty. Months later and a few sauce packets short, customers broke out...

NBA fans in Chicago can experience a showcase off the court this weekend, as the league will show off its recent clothing collaboration with French fashion/record label Kitsuné during a pop-up shop at Virgin Hotels Chicago in the Commons Club (level two, 203 N. Wabash Ave.). The pop-up is the only...

It’s a three-day weekend, and, in case you didn’t already have plans for that much-needed Monday off, we’ve got you covered with five extra options this weekend. Tell a transit (horror) story Sponsored by WBEZ and Vocalo, the Moth Storyslam series is always a popular draw, as droves of folks pack...

The journey to Pyeongchang is a long one, and I’m not talking about the figurative “journey to the Olympics” that broadcasters tout as a euphemism for the long, rigorous training regimens that earn athletes a trip to the Games. I’m talking about the literal journey to Pyeongchang, South Korea....

The Roxy. The Troubadour. The El Rey Theatre. Name an iconic music venue in Los Angeles and Wallows has already played a sold-out show there. Bursting onto the indie rock scene just shy of a year ago, the California-based band continues to pack houses at home and across the country. The most impressive...

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Newcomers and homecomings make up most of this week’s concerts. Friday, Feb. 23 Starcrawler The Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave. 773-276-3600 Drenched in power pop urgency and classic rock pastiche, LA band Starcrawler finds its way forward by journeying through music’s past. The youthful appeal...

For as much of a pain as preparing your tax return can be this time of year, the check you get afterward makes it all worthwhile — especially if that refund is your biggest payday all year. February is definitely the busiest month for the volunteers and staffers at Ladder Up, an organization devoted...

Quick! Think of something interesting to say at dinner Friday night. If nothing's coming to you, here are your conversation starters for the weekend. Harrison Ford still ‘Solo’ When the trailer for the next movie in the “Star Wars” universe — “Solo” — went live the day after the Super Bowl, the...

This has been written before, but Chicago hip-hop is often typecast into two camps: drill rap (typically associated with Chief Keef) and not-drill rap (typically associated with Chance the Rapper and his affiliates). That, of course, is a misleading and oversimplified way to look at Chicago’s thriving...

The Pedway intimidates Chicagoans both old and new. But for some tourists, it’s another piece of the Windy City adventure. The network connects dozens of buildings across the north end of the Loop, including offices, malls, train stations and hotels. It’s united by a mishmash of tunnels, bridges...

With Presidents’ Day comes a day off from school and work — and what better way to spend it than with two of the most-talked about films in recent memory? 2017’s “Get Out” and sure-to-be-blockbuster, “Black Panther” will be part of special free viewings across the city on Monday. Filmmaker Jordan...

A city rich with black history, Chicago is brimming with events throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. Here are 10 of our favorite events from the remainder of the month. Chicago Black Restaurant Week Feb. 11 - 18 at participating locations chiblackrestaurantweek.com Chicago Black...

If you’ve been to any steppers set within the past few years, you’ll probably recognize the catchy bass line and trumpet solo from “Gettin Mo Money Than You.” R&B singer T.L. Williams, the man behind the song, grew up in west suburban Bellwood. He plays five instruments — trumpet, piano, guitar,...

Ask Anna is a sex column. Because of the nature of the topic, some columns contain language some readers may find graphic. I am 70 and more interested in sex now than ever before. My partner, however, has erectile dysfunction and is embarrassed to get help. How can I please him? Here’s what you...

Dance in the cold, see some Grammy winners or revel in Afrofuturism. It’s all happening in this week’s Chicago music scene. Friday, Feb. 16 Portugal. The Man Aragon Ballroom 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-561-9500 Fresh off their recent win at the 60th Grammys, Alaskan band Portugal. The Man returns...

When Sarah’s Circle staffers and supporters gather to walk a mile through the unrelenting cold on Feb. 18, the idea is to represent just a sliver of the harsh conditions that hundreds of homeless women throughout the city face daily. The annual Winter Walk, now in its 26th year, is one of the Uptown-based...

Cider sippin’ at Navy Pier, “Big Dippin’” at Empty Bottle, blessings going up at Steppenwolf and more this weekend in Chicago. Blessings from the ‘Lorde’ Church service is not everyone’s cup of tea (wine?), but this weekend Steppenwolf (1650 N. Halsted St.) will welcome guests for another kind...

Juanita Douglas selected her outfit for watching the “Black Panther” movie weeks ago. When the room darkens Friday at the Chicago Hampton Alumni Association fundraiser she's coordinating, she'll be wearing a Dora Milaje warrior top with an African-inspired skirt. The organization is hosting a private...